The Portland Fire basketball team changed Jordan Harrison’s contract from a development deal to a regular WNBA contract after she played well in six games. Harrison scored a career-high 13 points, with seven rebounds and six assists in her latest game against the Seattle Storm.
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Jordan Harrison’s contract was upgraded from developmental to standard by the Portland Fire.
She played six games before receiving the new contract.
Harrison averaged 5.5 points, 3.8 assists, and 2 rebounds per game.
In her latest game, she scored 13 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and made 6 assists.
This was her best performance and most minutes played (28) in a single game.
Her increased playtime followed an injury to teammate Carla Leite.
The Fire had a roster spot available due to suspending Luisa Geiselsöder's contract for the season.
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Jacob Misiorowski, a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, became the second-fastest player in MLB history to reach 200 strikeouts in a single season. He achieved this milestone in 129 1/3 innings and currently leads all MLB pitchers with 204 strikeouts.
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Misiorowski struck out Alan Roden of the Minnesota Twins to reach 200 strikeouts this season.
He reached 200 strikeouts in 129 1/3 innings, the second-fastest in MLB history.
The only pitcher to do it faster is Spencer Strider, who reached 200 strikeouts in 123 1/3 innings in 2023.
Misiorowski has 204 strikeouts for the season, leading all MLB pitchers.
He is the favorite to win the National League Cy Young Award, which honors the best pitcher.
Misiorowski has a career-best earned run average (ERA) of 1.76 over 133 innings this season.
He is a two-time National League All-Star.
Misiorowski threw his first complete game, a one-hit shutout, against the Philadelphia Phillies in June.
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Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown said the team's defense is much stronger this year after improvements made during the offseason. The Bengals added key players and showed good teamwork in training camp, aiming to rank among the top defenses in the NFL for the upcoming season.
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Last season, the Bengals' defense ranked next to last in yards allowed per game.
Chase Brown praised the defense’s progress during training camp, calling it a top 5 to top 10 defense.
The Bengals acquired Pro Bowl nose tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants.
They signed defensive end Boye Mafe for three years at $60 million after his Super Bowl win.
Safety Bryan Cook was signed for three years at $40.25 million, bringing two Super Bowl rings.
The Bengals picked defensive end Cashius Howell and cornerback Tacario Davis in the NFL Draft.
The team allowed 380.9 yards and 28.9 points per game last season, among the worst in the league.
The Bengals open their season at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 13.
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Don Nelson, a Hall of Fame NBA coach, died at age 86. Luka Doncic, a star player for the Los Angeles Lakers, honored Nelson on social media and spoke highly of his support for international players and their time together.
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Don Nelson was a five-time NBA champion coach inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Nelson passed away on a recent Sunday at the age of 86.
Luka Doncic posted a tribute on X (formerly Twitter), expressing respect and gratitude for Nelson.
Don Nelson’s son, Donnie Nelson, was a Dallas Mavericks executive until 2021.
Donnie helped the Mavericks draft Luka Doncic in 2018 and had a strong relationship with him.
The Dallas Mavericks traded Doncic to the Lakers in 2024, a decision Don Nelson opposed.
Don Nelson protested the trade publicly by wearing Luka Doncic’s signature basketball shoes during the 2025 NBA Finals.
Nelson called trading Doncic a “tremendous mistake” by the Dallas franchise.
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Don Nelson, a Hall of Fame basketball coach and five-time NBA champion as a player, died on August 9 at age 86. He had a long career as a player and coach, known for his innovative coaching style called "Nellie Ball" and winning many games and awards.
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Don Nelson was born on May 15, 1940, in Michigan and grew up in Illinois.
He was drafted into the NBA in 1962 and played mainly for the Boston Celtics.
Nelson won five NBA championships as a player with the Celtics.
After playing, he became a coach, leading teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and Golden State Warriors.
He was known for "Nellie Ball," a fast-paced, versatile style of basketball.
Nelson won NBA Coach of the Year three times and coached the U.S. team to a 1994 world championship gold medal.
He had 1,335 wins as a coach, ranking second all-time in NBA coaching victories.
Nelson was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012.
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Dean Kennedy became connected with coach Bob Chesney after writing him a handwritten letter, which Chesney responded to with a note and donations to charities linked to Kennedy's family. This connection led to Kennedy working alongside Chesney at Holy Cross, then James Madison, and now UCLA, where Kennedy is the offensive coordinator.
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Dean Kennedy wrote about 290 handwritten letters to coaches, receiving only two replies.
Bob Chesney was one of the coaches who replied with a handwritten note.
Chesney praised Kennedy and Florida's coaching staff in his response.
Chesney hired Kennedy as quarterbacks coach at Holy Cross a year after their letter exchange.
Kennedy got promoted to offensive coordinator at Holy Cross in 2023.
Chesney donated to two charities connected to Kennedy’s family: Christmas in the City and an ALS charity.
Chesney’s kindness influenced Kennedy’s view of him.
Now, both coaches are on UCLA’s coaching staff for the current season.
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Michael Brennan won the Wyndham Championship golf tournament in Greensboro, North Carolina, with a strong finish of five straight birdies. This victory qualified him for the PGA Tour postseason, moving him from No. 105 to No. 47 in the FedEx Cup rankings.
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Michael Brennan won the Wyndham Championship with a final round score of 6-under 64.
He made five straight birdies starting on the fourth hole, which helped him take the lead.
Brennan started the tournament one shot behind Beau Hossler.
Brennan’s win earned him a spot in the FedEx Cup playoffs, which begin with the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Only the top 70 players in the FedEx Cup standings qualify for the playoffs; Brennan moved from No. 105 to No. 47.
Brennan is 24 years old, from Virginia, and played college golf at Wake Forest University.
Another player, Jackson Koivun, barely kept his playoff spot in the top 70 after finishing the tournament with some tension.
Brennan’s win is his second PGA Tour title in two years.
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Ty Gibbs won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway by using a smart pit stop strategy near the end of the race. He beat his teammate Christopher Bell by a very small margin to claim his second career victory.
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Ty Gibbs won the race by 0.253 seconds over teammate Christopher Bell.
Both Gibbs and Bell pitted with 60 laps left, but Gibbs changed only two tires while Bell changed four.
Gibbs took the lead when Ross Chastain pitted near the end of the race.
Gibbs overcame a problem during his first pit stop that caused him to drop to 28th place.
Gibbs’s win was his second of the season and his career.
Christopher Bell finished second, marking his seventh time finishing second this season.
Ryan Blaney, the pole-sitter, finished third after leading the most laps (129).
The next NASCAR Cup Series race will take place at Richmond Raceway.
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The Atlanta Braves are reportedly interested in trading for CJ Abrams, a shortstop from the Washington Nationals, during the upcoming offseason. Abrams had a strong season with the Nationals, hitting 28 home runs and maintaining a batting average of .288 in 115 games.
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CJ Abrams is a shortstop for the Washington Nationals.
The Atlanta Braves are considered a top possible destination for Abrams in the offseason.
Abrams played 115 games this season, hitting 28 home runs with 89 runs batted in (RBI).
He had 125 hits and a batting average of .288 this year.
Abrams is 25 years old and was a trade rumor candidate before the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline.
The Nationals may trade Abrams in the offseason to rebuild their team.
Acquiring Abrams would strengthen the Braves’ shortstop position and improve their lineup.
Other teams linked to Abrams include the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox.
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Cam Coleman, a wide receiver who transferred to Texas after a strong season at Auburn, made a spectacular one-handed catch during Texas football practice. The video of the catch became very popular online, showing Coleman's impressive skills and raising expectations for his performance with Texas.
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Cam Coleman is a 6-foot-3 junior wide receiver who transferred from Auburn to Texas.
Last season at Auburn, Coleman caught 56 passes for 708 yards and scored five touchdowns.
Coleman is expected to be a key player alongside Ryan Wingo, both catching passes from Texas quarterback Arch Manning.
A video of Coleman making a one-handed catch during practice was posted on Texas football’s social media.
The video got 11.8 million views, 15,000 likes, and 2,500 reposts, and is still trending.
Football experts and fans praised Coleman's catch and potential contribution to Texas’s offense.
Some analysts believe Coleman could be a strong NFL prospect in the future.
The catch reminded viewers of plays by NFL star Odell Beckham Jr.
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Caleb Durbin, a key player for the Boston Red Sox, was given a rare day off during a game against the Athletics to rest. The team's interim manager, Chad Tracy, said Durbin and other players have been playing many games without breaks and need occasional rest to stay fresh.
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Caleb Durbin is the Red Sox third baseman and has played in 109 of 116 games this season.
Durbin had a slow start but has become one of the team's best players since May.
His offensive stat called OPS (On-base Plus Slugging) improved to .728 after a weak start.
Manager Chad Tracy said the day off was just to give Durbin rest during a tough part of the season.
Other players like Ceddanne Rafaela and Andruw Monasterio will also need rest days.
Durbin was part of a trade from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Red Sox during the offseason.
Red Sox fans hope Durbin’s absence is not a sign of a serious injury, as the team has sometimes downplayed injuries in the past.
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Teddy Bridgewater, a veteran quarterback for the Detroit Lions, has announced his retirement from professional football. He has played for multiple NFL teams during his career and will no longer be part of the Lions or any other NFL team.
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Teddy Bridgewater was expected to be the backup quarterback for the Detroit Lions before retiring.
He previously announced retirement after the 2023 season but returned to play in 2024 and 2025.
Bridgewater has also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, and Miami Dolphins.
The Lions' head coach, Dan Campbell, praised Bridgewater for his character and contributions to the team.
Bridgewater was the 32nd overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.
Over his career, he passed for 15,182 yards, 75 touchdowns, and 47 interceptions.
He has not met the high expectations set when he was drafted but remained a valued teammate.
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Jose Mourinho revealed he initially agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United’s manager in 2013 but changed his mind and returned to Chelsea instead. Mourinho later became Manchester United’s manager in 2016 and is now managing Real Madrid again.
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Mourinho agreed to become Manchester United manager after Ferguson retired in 2013.
He changed his mind because he wanted to honor his promise to Chelsea, where he had previously won two Premier League titles.
Ferguson confirmed Mourinho accepted the job but then backed out within hours.
Mourinho said his choice was based on needing to feel loved by the club, which he didn’t feel at United at that time.
Mourinho returned to Manchester United in 2016, winning the League Cup and Europa League before being fired in 2018.
Mourinho is currently back at Real Madrid, where he previously won La Liga and other trophies.
Mourinho had a difficult relationship with Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas and several key players during his last stay at the club.
Former Real Madrid players said the strained relationship with Mourinho caused problems in the team.
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Indiana University's college football team, long known for losing, had a dramatic turnaround and finished an undefeated season by winning their first College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship. This success is credited to head coach Curt Cignetti's recruiting strategy and the use of the transfer portal to bring in proven players.
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Indiana University football had the most losses in major college football history before this season.
The team finished the 2025 season undefeated and won the CFP National Championship.
Head coach Curt Cignetti valued recruiting players with proven game experience rather than just potential.
Cignetti used the NCAA transfer portal, where players seeking to change teams register, to recruit talent quickly.
An NCAA rule change now allows transfers to play immediately without waiting a year.
Former quarterback Fernando Mendoza and linebacker Aiden Fisher were among the transfers who helped improve the team.
Players transferred from lower-ranked programs and had a strong motivation to prove themselves.
Indiana beat the University of Miami 27-21 to win the national title in January 2026.
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Indiana University's football team has transformed from one of the worst programs in college football into a top contender, winning its first national championship. The team, led by coach and star quarterback Fernando Mendoza, has overcome a history of losing and low recruitment to achieve great success.
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Indiana University football had more than 700 losses and was considered a losing program before this change.
The Hoosiers won their first national championship after an undefeated regular season and several postseason victories.
Fernando Mendoza, the team's quarterback, was once a middling player but recently won the Heisman Trophy and became the top NFL draft pick.
Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana, is 65 years old but now hosts a highly successful football team.
Historically, Indiana was known more for basketball than football and struggled to recruit offensive and defensive linemen.
The team defeated the then-defending national champion Ohio State to win the Big Ten title, their first conference championship since 1967.
The transformation was led by a new coach who was previously overlooked and worked with players not highly recruited.
Don Fischer, the longtime radio voice for Indiana football, describes the recent success as greater than a simple turnaround.
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Indiana University's football team had a long history of losing but recently changed that by winning a national championship. Head coach Curt Cignetti and quarterback Fernando Mendoza played key roles in the team’s success during this historic season.
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Indiana University’s football team was previously known for losing games.
The team recently had a historic season.
They won a national championship this season.
Curt Cignetti is the head coach of the team.
Fernando Mendoza is the team’s quarterback.
Both Cignetti and Mendoza were important to the team’s winning streak.
This success marks a big change for Indiana University football.
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The Las Vegas Raiders picked Fernando Mendoza as their new quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft. Mendoza is learning from veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, who is helping him understand the team’s plays and strategies during practice.
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Fernando Mendoza was the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Raiders.
Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy while playing for Indiana Hoosiers in college.
Kirk Cousins, a veteran quarterback, joined the Raiders to support Mendoza’s transition to the NFL.
Mendoza learns from Cousins’ experience, especially with their shared coach Klint Kubiak.
Mendoza listens carefully to Cousins to understand the offense and game plans better.
The Raiders’ coaches helping Mendoza include offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko and quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan.
Kirk Cousins was the starting quarterback for the Raiders after a minor practice scuffle incident.
The Raiders’ preseason games start with a match against the Arizona Cardinals on August 13.
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The Kansas City Royals are likely to try to sign San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King this offseason if he chooses to leave his current team. A report predicts King could get a four-year, $104 million contract with the Royals, which would improve their pitching lineup.
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Michael King is a pitcher for the San Diego Padres.
He may become a free agent if he opts out of his current contract.
Bleacher Report predicts King will sign a four-year, $104 million deal with the Kansas City Royals.
The Royals recently traded pitcher Kris Bubic to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
King has a 3.37 earned run average (ERA) and 120 strikeouts in 24 starts this season.
King would become one of the Royals’ top starting pitchers if signed.
The Royals are looking to improve their pitching rotation going into the new season.
King is a 6-foot-3 right-handed pitcher.
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Don Nelson, a famous basketball coach and player, died at the age of 86. He was well-known for coaching four NBA teams and playing for the Boston Celtics.
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Don Nelson was 86 years old when he died.
He was a Hall of Fame basketball coach.
Nelson coached four different NBA teams during his career.
He also played for the Boston Celtics.
Nelson was recognized as one of the greats in basketball history.
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New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Dillon Radunz tore his ACL during training camp, ending his season early. Radunz had been expected to be a key player on the offensive line but will now miss the year due to injury.
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Dillon Radunz suffered a torn ACL during Saints training camp.
Radunz joined the Saints last year on a one-year contract and started 10 games in the previous season.
He signed a new two-year deal with New Orleans before the current season.
Radunz was expected to be the starting right guard for the Saints in 2024.
Other players like David Edwards, Easton Kilty, Cesar Ruiz, and Jeremiah Wright will fill his position.
Radunz was drafted in 2021 by the Tennessee Titans as the 53rd overall pick.
He tore his ACL once before in December 2022, which cut his previous season short.
Radunz played college football at North Dakota State and earned honors as a top player there.
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